If you’re the owner of a retirement village who’s searching for ways to improve the quality of life for your residents, a spa could be just what you’re looking for. Fantastic for both mental and physical wellbeing, a spa could make your retirement village a happier and healthier place to be.
Physical Wellbeing
The boost a spa gives to physical wellbeing is one of the most important benefits of having one in a retirement village. From increased levels of exercise to pain management, a spa could help your residents feel fitter, healthier and stronger.
Enhanced Circulation
A lot of the treatments available in a spa are good for the circulation. Spending time in saunas, steam rooms and Jacuzzis can help to widen blood vessels and get the blood pumping. Massage can also help to get the blood moving around the body.
This is especially important for older people as blood vessels can naturally narrow as we age. It can also become harder for the heart to pump blood all the way to the feet and legs. Poor circulation can cause pain and discomfort, so finding ways to improve circulation is essential.
Pain Management
Unfortunately, it’s fairly common for older people to suffer from conditions that cause chronic pain. Spa treatments are a non-invasive and non-medical way to soothe this pain. Massage and heat therapy can reduce pain and make symptoms of conditions like arthritis easier to live with.
Jacuzzis, pools and hot tubs are also good for people who want to stretch out and move their bodies without putting any pressure on their joints.
Improved Sleep
Increasing levels of exercise, reducing pain and spending a few hours in the calming surroundings of a spa can all improve the quality of sleep your residents enjoy. This can help them to feel stronger and more energised.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is incredibly important at every stage of life. Reducing levels of stress and increasing relaxation can help people to feel calmer and more positive.
Stress Relief
It’s almost impossible to feel stressed after spending a few hours in a spa. Whether you enjoy a massage, work up a sweat in the sauna or indulge in some of the other therapies on offer, you’re almost guaranteed to leave feeling less stressed than when you walked in.
Anxiety can be a real issue for older people. So, offering them a place where they can unwind and unplug can be incredibly beneficial.
Relaxation
Everyone needs to relax and unwind every once in a while. Installing a spa at your retirement village will allow residents to indulge in some ‘me time’ whenever they get the urge.
Socialising
Social isolation is a very serious issue for older people. Having a spa in your retirement village gives residents somewhere they can meet, come together and enjoy some company in a relaxing and luxurious setting.
We worked on Stocks Hall, a residential village, and you can read more about the project here. This year we are continuing to work on other retirement village projects so keep an eye on our Projects page!
A fantastic way to enhance the quality of life for people living in your retirement village, and make it more appealing to potential residents, a spa can add real value to your community. To find out more, and learn how we can help you design the perfect spa for your needs, get in touch with a member of our team today.
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